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In celebration of The Walt Disney Family Museum's 10th Anniversary, we're listing our 10 favorite highlights from our permanent collection.
Films
Thu–Sun, Nov 2025–Sep 13, 2026 | 1pm
Mon, May 25–Sep 7, 2026 | 1pm
No screening Jul 31 & Aug 15
Mon, May 25–Sep 7, 2026 | 1pm
No screening Jul 31 & Aug 15
During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...
Films
Thu–Mon, Jul 2–30 | 3pm
No screenings Jul 31
No screenings Jul 31
Rookie race car sensation Lightning McQueen is on the fast track to superstardom until he finds himself stranded in the tiny town of Radiator Springs, home to a community of colorful characters. No longer in the driver’s seat, McQueen learns the value of friendship, humility, and the age-old adage...
Films
Thu–Sun, Nov 2025–Sep 13, 2026 | 2pm
Mon, May 25–Sep 7, 2026 | 2pm
No screening Jul 31 & Aug 15
Mon, May 25–Sep 7, 2026 | 2pm
No screening Jul 31 & Aug 15
During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...
Nov 9, 2017 – Jan 8, 2018
The Walt Disney Family Museum is excited to continue our holiday tradition of Home for the Holidays at Carolwood, an immersive seasonal installation celebrating Walt’s family and love of trains, on view from November 9, 2017 to January 8, 2018.
Films
Thu–Mon, Aug 1–31 | 3pm
No screening Aug 15 & 28
No screening Aug 15 & 28
Young sea monster Luca is discontented with his quiet life under the waves. He meets Alberto, a fellow sea monster who reveals that, when dry, they take on human form. The two envision a life of freedom, riding a Vespa to explore the world above the water—but it's a world of humans who fear the...
Special Events
Sun, Sep 6 | 10am–3pm
Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Sunday, September 6! Through various themed activities hosted throughout the museum, we will explore the expressive power of creating through gestures and movements that shape how we see...
Films
Special Events
Wed, Aug 5 | 6pm
Take your place in the Circle of Life as we present a special “mane event” screening of Disney Animation’s The Lion King (1994) paired with wine from Frank Family Vineyards! “Be Prepared” for our custom trivia and a scavenger hunt where there’s “more to find than can ever be found.”
Talks
Virtual
Wed, Aug 12 | 5:30pm PT
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Prince Achmed (1926), the world’s oldest surviving animated feature film. More remarkable than the film’s age is the story of its creator Lotte Reiniger, who wrote, directed, and animated the film using intricate figures that she painstakingly cut from cardboard...
Talks
Sat, Aug 22 | 1pm
“Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child you have stolen.”—Sarah
Join us in celebrating 40 years of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986) alongside Henson legends Brian Henson and Dave Goelz. Currently Chairman of...
Main Museum Building
Constructed in 1897, Barracks 104—as it was previously called—was part of a row of massive, brick Army barracks on Montgomery Street that were built to house soldiers. Long before the museum moved in, the building had been stripped of all of its historic interior walls, ceilings, and finishes by the Army.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the Presidio of San Francisco is the traditional territory of the Yelamu group of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants of what is now the San Francisco Peninsula. We recognize and honor their descendants and the Indigenous people who live here today.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is dedicated to teaching present and future generations about the life and legacy of Walt Disney, and is proud to offer several of our past original exhibitions to museums and institutions nationwide. These exhibitions vary in size and scope, and can be adapted based on the borrower’s space.
For more information about hosting one of these exhibitions at your museum or institution, please contact:
- Exhibitions | inquiry-exhibitions@wdfmuseum.org
Use the code MEM20OFFD23 at checkout to receive $20 off an Individual-level membership. For a full description of member benefits, visit our Membership page.
Offer is valid between August 14–18, 2026. Valid for new memberships only. Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash or tax-deductible value.
Films
Special Events
Mon, Jul 27 | 6pm
“Be Our Guest” for a special screening of Disney Animation’s Beauty and the Beast (1991), paired with brews from San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Company! Discover “Something There” with our custom trivia and scavenger hunt, then enjoy an exclusive Q&A with actor Fergie L. Philippe, who plays Beast...
Summer Classes
Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 27–Aug 7
9am–3pm
9am–3pm
In this digital animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum, students will be introduced to important digital software and learn the core principles of 2D animation. Throughout the two-week session, students will complete short exercises using techniques that everyday animators utilize to build...
"You can dream, create, design, and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality."—Walt Disney
Since opening over 10 years ago, we have sought to make the museum a place where our guests could find animation, innovation, and inspiration and immerse themselves in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney—the man who raised animation to an art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy, transforming the entertainment world. Donations help ensure future generations will continue to be inspired by Walt Disney’s life and legacy by supporting the museum’s unique galleries, special exhibitions, public programs, and educational efforts.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are fully tax deductible. The museum’s EIN is 46-4118590. For more information about making a contribution, please call 415.345.6843.
Summer Classes
Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 29–Jul 10 (no class Jul 3)
9am–3pm
9am–3pm
Procreate offers a variety of powerful features that any artist can use! Join us in this two-week course to learn how to animate on an iPad using Procreate. The course will cover how to navigate the app’s tools, and students will learn fundamental animation principles to make their own animated...